After Hearing a Television Report Falsely Indicating That Drugs May

question 43

Multiple Choice

After hearing a television report falsely indicating that drugs may have contributed to a recent auto accident, several eyewitnesses of the accident began to remember the driver as traveling at a faster rate of speed than was actually the case. This provides an example of

• A) flashbulb memory.
• B) state-dependent memory.
• C) the serial position effect.
• D) the misinformation effect.

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Heavy Drinking

The consumption of alcohol in amounts that are harmful to health.

Wine-Drinking Countries

Nations where wine consumption is a significant part of the culture and diet, often associated with certain health benefits.

Beer-Drinking Countries

Nations where consumption of beer is a significant part of the culture and may have high per capita beer consumption rates.

Distilled Beverages

Alcoholic drinks produced by distilling fermented grain, fruit, or vegetables, which include vodka, whiskey, rum, and gin.